Md. Police Cite 1,600+ Drivers For Phone Use
Maryland State Police say they've issued more than 1,600 citations to people using hand-held phones while driving since a state ban took effect Oct. 1.
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Maryland State Police say they've issued more than 1,600 citations to people using hand-held phones while driving since a state ban took effect Oct. 1.
The search is on for new machines to replace Maryland's touch screen voting system.
More than a dozen students housed in Maryland Juvenile Services facilities are headed for the state's highest court -- not as defendants but as competitors in a speech contest.
A Maryland environmental official is starting a tour around the state to talk about efforts to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff.
Now that Maryland has finally gotten its coveted sixth win, the Terrapins intend to use the final two weeks of the regular season to make a positive impression on bowl committees around the country.
Former Del. Cheryl Kagan to run for state Senate
Maryland's insurance commissioner says individual policies that don't comply with the federal health care overhaul can be extended through the end of next year.
A North Carolina appeals court is clearing the way for a lawsuit that could force the University of Maryland to pay a $52 million fee for leaving the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Dylon Cormier scored 20 points and Loyola (MD) took down Fairfield 59-52 on Saturday night.
C.J. Brown ran for 122 yards, including a touchdown in overtime, and Maryland beat Virginia Tech 27-24 on Saturday to become bowl eligible and damage the Hokies' hopes of playing for the ACC championship.
Growing confusion. One day after the president accepts blame for the botched roll-out of the Affordable Care Act, states such as Maryland are now facing a tough decision.
Maryland women's basketball coach Brenda Frese has signed a four-year extension to her contract, which now runs through 2021.
Breanna Stewart scored 26 points, and top-ranked Connecticut pulled away to a 72-55 victory on Friday night.
Maryland State Police removed an injured woman from a remote area by lifting her with a helicopter hoist.
The numbers are in, and they're not looking good. Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act is marginal compared to expectations.
The safety of an increasingly popular race is in question after a Maryland man is killed during the "Tough Mudder" race.
In the nation's fast-paced, technology-driven classrooms, one old-fashioned skill may be going by the wayside. Cursive writing was dropped when scores of schools adopted new federal guidelines this year.
Maryland State Police have arrested a man after troopers say they found 56 pounds of marijuana in a car during a traffic stop in Queen Anne's County.
About 50 people are scheduled to testify at a hearing on proposed changes to Montgomery County's zoning law.
A recent report has found, Maryland's decision to expand its Medicaid program could save the state more than $2 billion.
A Howard County jury convicted a former Maryland School for the Deaf employee on two charges of sexually abusing young students under his supervision.
It may not be in the forecast right now, but the possibility of a snowstorm is always in the cards when we hit winter.
The pastor of an African-American church in Prince George's County will be state Del. Heather Mizeur's running mate in her bid for Maryland governor.
Maryland State Police say a trooper fatally struck a truck driver who was running across the traffic lanes of Interstate 68 near Grantsville.
Maryland State Police say a Germantown woman has died after a crash involving a car traveling the wrong way on Interstate 270.
A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
While most people search for ways to beat the brutal heat, there are others who welcome it.
Anne Arundel County has reopened access to some businesses near the structurally compromised Empire Towers building while announcing financial assistance for businesses still impacted by the ongoing emergency.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
The Maryland Transit Administration confirmed the driver, Tavon Giles, has been with the agency since September 2023.
A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Wednesday and Thursday are First Alert Weather Days.
While most people search for ways to beat the brutal heat, there are others who welcome it.
A man attempted to rob a Beltsville bank with a kitten he stole just minutes before.
A 7-year-old girl died after an accidental shooting inside a home in Milford Mill, Maryland, according to Baltimore County police.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
WJZ is live at The Milton Inn in Sparks, Maryland trying out their Restaurant Week menu, which features items like their husk roasted sweet corn bisque and crispy zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese.
Summer is wedding season. If you're looking for the ultimate gift for your bridesmaids and bride, here are a few items, plus a splurge-worthy experience for the newlyweds.
Magdalena, the signature restaurant at The Ivy Hotel, has just launched Hollywood in Baltimore — a cocktail collection created by mixologist Max Burge that pays homage to the iconic films that called our city home.
WJZ is live in Harford County at the creamery learning about their history, how they started making ice cream, and how you can get some delicious ice cream ahead of National Ice Cream day on July 19.
Chandler Blake with the Maryland SPCA joins us with Wacko, a 2-month-old pup looking for a his forever home.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
Wednesday and Thursday are First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures heat up this week in Maryland
Man stalks, then steals kitten for robbery of Maryland bank
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
The deadly house explosion in Bel Air, Maryland killed the homeowner and a contractor in August 2024.
Emergency responders are on the scene after a tractor-trailer crashed into several homes on Dundalk Avenue.
Anne Arundel County has reopened access to some businesses near the structurally compromised building in Glen Burnie. CBS News Baltimore's Caroline Foreback reports.